Chapter 11 - Respiratory

Question 1

Anthracosis

Answer 1

Lung condition caused by inhalation of coal dust and silica; also called black lung.

anthrac (coal), -osis (condition)

Question 2

Apnea

Answer 2

Temporary cessation of breathing.

a- (lack of), -pnea (breathing)

Question 3

Asphyxia

Answer 3

Emergency condition in which there is a depletion of oxygen in the blood with an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissue. Artificial ventilation and oxygen should be administered as quickly as possible.

a- (lack of), sphyx (pulse), -ia (condition)

Question 4

Aspiration

Answer 4

The act of drawing in or out by suction using a device such as a syringe or needle; the process of drawing foreign bodies, such as food, liquid, or other substances, into the nose, throat, or lungs on inspiration.

aspirat (to draw in), -ion (process)

Question 5

Asthma

Answer 5

Disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest.

Question 6

Atelectasis

Answer 6

The partial collapse of a segment of alveolus decreasing the surface area available for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange; condition of imperfect dilation of the lungs; the collapse of an alveolus, a lobule, or a larger lung unit.

atel (imperfect), -ectasis (dilation, expansion)

Question 7

Bradypnea

Answer 7

Slow breathing.

brady- (slow), -pnea (breathing)

Question 8

Bronchiectasis

Answer 8

Chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, with a secondary infection that usually involves the lower portion of a lung.

bronchi (bronchus), -ectasis (dilation, expansion)

Question 9

Croup

Answer 9

Acute respiratory disease (ARD) characterized by obstruction of the larynx, a barking cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor.

Question 10

Cyanosis

Answer 10

Abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood. The skin, fingernails, and mucous membranes can appear slightly bluish or grayish.

cyan (dark blue), -osis (condition)

Question 11

Dyspnea

Answer 11

Literally means difficulty in breathing.

dys- (difficult), -pnea (breathing)

Question 12

Emphysema

Answer 12

Chronic pulmonary disease in which the alveoli becomes distended and the alveolar walls become damaged or destroyed, making it difficult to exhale air from the lungs. It is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Primary cause in cigarettes.

Question 13

Empyema

Answer 13

Pus in a body cavity, especially a pleural cavity.

Question 14

Epistaxis

Answer 14

Nosebleed; usually results from traumatic or spontaneous rupture of blood vessels in the mucous membrane of the nose.

epi- (upon), -staxis (dripping)

Question 15

Eupnea

Answer 15

Good or normal breathing.

eu- (good, normal), -pnea (breathing)

Question 16

Expectoration

Answer 16

Process of coughing up and spitting out material (sputum) from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.

ex- (out), pector(at) (great, chest), -ion (process)

Question 17

Hemoptysis

Answer 17

Spitting up blood.

hem/o (blood), -ptysis (to spit)

Question 18

Hypoxia

Answer 18

Condition of deficient amounts of oxygen in body tissues.

hyp- (below, deficient), ox (oxygen), -ia (condition)

Question 19

Inhalation

Answer 19

Process of breathing in.

in- (in), halat (breathe), -ion (process)

Question 20

Pertussis

Answer 20

Acute, infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis; characterized by a peculiar paroxysmal cough ending in a “crowing” or “whooping” sound; also called whooping cough.

Question 21

Pneumonectomy

Answer 21

Surgical excision of the left or right lung.

pneumon (lung), -ectomy (surgical excision)

Question 22

Pneumonia

Answer 22

Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants.

pneumon (lung, air), -ia (condition)

Question 23

Pneumonitis

Answer 23

Inflammation of the lung.

pneumon (lung), -itis (inflammation)

Question 24

Pneumothorax

Answer 24

A pathological condition in which there is a collection of air between the chest wall and lungs, causing the lung to collapse. It may occur spontaneously or after physical trauma to the chest or as a complication of medical treatment.

pneum/o (air), thorax (chest)

Question 25

Respiration

Answer 25

The action of breathing.

Question 26

Tachypnea

Answer 26

Rapid breathing.

tachy- (rapid), -pnea (breathing)

Question 27

Tracheostomy

Answer 27

New opening into the trachea (windpipe).

trache/o (trachea/windpipe), -stomy (new opening)

Question 28

Tracheotomy

Answer 28

Incision into the trachea (windpipe).

trache/o (trachea, windpipe), -tomy (incision)

Question 29

ARDS

Answer 29

Adult respiratory distress syndrome

Question 30

CF

Answer 30

Cystic fibrosis

Question 31

RSV

Answer 31

Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 32

Hemothorax

Answer 32

A type of pleural effusion in which blood accumulates in the pleural cavity.